Bayboat 22 vs 23-25

For snapper a 22 vs a 25 boat is a huge difference in the offshore world. For just trout its not really worth the extra $40k to go to a 25' for a average weekend warrior who stays inshore 99% of days but bigger = better in the boat world, right?. 24' is a very good compromise i believe and its why they are so popular but again the price reflects that

My 22 does very well around the coast and will get it done for snapper on the calmest of days. Its just smart to go as big as possible if you plan on going offshore frequently.

I have a 22’ and am very happy with it. I fish 99% of the time in the marsh. Occasionally I’ll venture out to black bay on calm days. The only time I wished I had a 24’ I was in black bay and had no business fishing that day at all bc they had 2-3 foot waves. I doubt a 24’ would’ve made much difference anyway.

If I had the money I would’ve done a 24’ but I bought new and saving 12-15k and having a 22’ was a good compromise. Like I said though, I’m pretty happy with my decision

If you can swing it I would go bigger even if you never plan to hit the snapper.

I had 22 now have a 24. Without a doubt 24 is way to go. That 2 feet is a huge difference in ride, space, and fish ability